Beach Tract Travel Guide
Pacific Grove





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Popular places to visit

Lovers Point
Enjoy a day of sun and surf at this beautiful beach, which is one of the few places on the U.S. west coast where you can watch the sun rise over the Pacific Ocean.

Point Pinos Lighthouse
Experience a piece of American maritime history with a tour of one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast.

Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
Enjoy a trip to Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary and popular activities such as golfing in Pacific Grove. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.

Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve
You can take time to visit Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Pacific Grove.

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
Step into a field guide to the Californian Central Coast, packed with local birdlife, marine life and Native American culture.
Pacific Grove Golf Links
Enjoy a round of golf in Pacific Grove at Pacific Grove Golf Links. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey

Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Top hotels in Beach Tract

Sea Breeze Inn And Cottages
Excellent food!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Lovers Point Inn
Friendly staff. No issues. Thank you
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
Room a little dark. Ice not good. Poor cubed
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Olympia Lodge
Very cool vibes, room service was great. Shower was fluctuating between hot and cold, but overall good stay.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Excellent service, amazing employees and exemplary guest environment overall.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

The Monterey Hotel
Staff was friendly and very efficient!
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Beach Tract

Grove Acres
Grove Acres might not have many top sights, but Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Asilomar Dunes
If you're spending some time in Asilomar Dunes, Monterey Bay and Point Pinos Lighthouse are top sights worth seeing.

Town Center
If you're spending some time in Town Center, Jameson's Classic Motorcycle Museum and Antique Clocks are top sights worth seeing.

Retreat
If you're spending some time in Retreat, Monterey Bay and Cannery Row are top sights worth seeing.

Sunset
Sunset might not have many top sights, but Monterey Bay Aquarium and Asilomar State Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hillcrest
While Hillcrest may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Monterey Bay Aquarium and Presidio of Monterey.


